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FASLG Derived from Fibroblasts in Hydroxyapatite‐Rich Microenvironment Induces Urothelial Anoikis to Trigger Randall's Plaque Exposure

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 34, 19 June 2026.
Randall's plaques (RP) serve as the nidus for calcium oxalate (CaOx) kidney stones. The current study reveals that hydroxyapatite (HAP) crystals activate the THY1–GSK3α/β–β‐catenin axis in renal interstitial fibroblasts (hRIFs), inducing FASLG secretion.
Minghui Liu, Maolan Wu, Meng Gao, Yongchao Li, Miao Yuan, Zhangcheng Liao, Zhi Liu, Yizhou Wang, Yu Cui, Jinbo Chen, Cheng He, Zhiyong Chen, Feng Zeng, Hequn Chen, Zewu Zhu   +14 more
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A Randomised Controlled Study Comparing Standard Tubeless PCNL and Tubeless Mini-PCNL For Renal Stones Less Than 2cm [PDF]

Introduction: Tubeless PCNL is associated with less morbidity. We compared standard tubeless PCNL to tubeless Mini PCNL for morbidity and stone free rates in order to improve outcomes of PCNL with minimal morbidity.
Aditya Yelikar
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children in different age groups: data from the Clinical Research Offi ce of the Endourological Society (CROES) Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Global Study

, 2013
Study Type - Therapy (case series) Level of Evidence 4 What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Without age being a limiting risk factor, recent reports have shown that almost any version of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) can be ...
Frattini A, CROES PCNL Study Group, Desai M, Kums J, Onal B, Montanari E, Guven S, Garofalo M, de la Rosette J   +8 more
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Nationwide Transition From Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy to Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery in Japan: A Multicenter Survey of Trends and Complications

International Journal of Urology, Volume 33, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To clarify the national transition from conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) and evaluate their safety profiles based on real‐world data. Methods A retrospective nationwide survey was conducted at 233 institutions in Japan that provided data on percutaneous kidney stone ...
Shuzo Hamamoto, Junichi Matsuzaki, Noritaka Ishito, Hiroshi Yokoyama, Hideyasu Iwamoto, Takaaki Inoue, Shinsuke Okada, Toshiyuki Nakamura, Hiroaki Ikoma, Takahiro Yanase, Masahiko Isogai, Rei Unno, Kazumi Taguchi, Takahiro Yasui   +13 more
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Impact of delayed elective urological surgery: A prospective observational study

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the psychological and physical impact of delayed elective urological surgeries, as limited surgical capacity has led to frequent cancellations and prolonged waiting times. Patients and Methods Between July 2023 and September 2025, patients admitted for elective surgery completed questionnaires including ...
Iva Simunovic, Hanna Zurl, Julia Altziebler, Conrad Leitsmann, Lukas Scheipner, Johannes Mischinger, Anna Mangge, Klara Pohl, Almut Frank, Alexandra Weiss, Gerhard Bachmaier, Sascha Ahyai, Marianne Leitsmann   +12 more
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Urinary tract infections and post-operative fever in percutaneous nephrolithotomy

, 2013
Purpose: To review the incidence of UTIs, post-operative fever, and risk factors for post-operative fever in PCNL patients. Materials and methods: Between 2007 and 2009, consecutive PCNL patients were enrolled from 96 centers participating in the PCNL ...
Gutierrez J, DE SIO, Marco, Smith A, Hoznek A, Amón Sesmero JH, Kural AR, Geavlete P, Shah H, On behalf of the CROES PCNL Study Group, de la Rosette J   +9 more
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Active migration technique in RIRS for 1‐ to 2‐cm middle and upper ureteral stones in a prospective randomized controlled study

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Objective This study aimed to observe the efficacy and safety of the active migration technique and in situ lithotripsy technique in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for patients with 1‐ to 2‐cm middle and upper ureteral stones. Patients and Methods Two hundred seven patients were enrolled in the study, of which 103 included in the study ...
Ping Liang, Qing‐lai Tang, Juan‐juan Mao, Yu‐xin Zhang, Yun‐peng Li, Xing‐zhu Zhou, Rong‐zhen Tao   +6 more
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Direct in‐scope suction (DISS) ureteroscopy: techniques, outcomes and future directions

BJU International, Volume 137, Issue S3, Page S19-S28, March 2026.
Objective To provide an overview of direct in‐scope suction (DISS) ureteroscopy, an emerging technology that integrates suction directly into the ureteroscope with the aim of enhancing stone clearance, improving visualisation, and reducing intrarenal pressure during ureteroscopic stone surgery.
Parth U. Patel, Michael Uy, Casey Dauw, Wilson Sui, Jeffrey Plott, William W. Roberts, Khurshid R. Ghani   +6 more
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Mini - perc : A minimally invasive alternative to conventional PCNL ?

, 2015
Η παρούσα αναδρομική μελέτη έχει ως σκοπό την ανάλυση των πιο πρόσφατων δεδομένων όσον αφορά την mini διαδερμική νεφρολιθοθρυψία (mini-PCNL) και να απαντήσει, εφόσον αυτό είναι δυνατόν, στο ερώτημα εάν η mini-PCNL μπορεί να αποτελέσει ασφαλή και ...
Κωστόπουλος Χαρίλαος
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Elective flexible ureteroscopy with suction sheaths for infectious stones in prior UTI patients

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.
Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the safety, efficacy and clinical outcomes of elective flexible ureteroscopy using flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths (FANS) in patients with upper tract infectious stones following initial management of systemic urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Angelo Cormio, Daniele Castellani, Steffi Kar Kei Yuen, Khi Yung Fong, Deepak Ragoori, Laurian Dragos, Mohamed Omar, Luigi Cormio, Guohua Zeng, Wei Zhu, Shusheng Liu, Thomas R. W. Herrmann, Bhaskar K. Somani, Chi Fai Ng, Mohamed Elshazly, Vineet Gauhar   +15 more
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